Sunday, July 17, 2011

Signs of Pain in Cats


Cats are notorious for hiding pain well - it's a survival instinct, meant to keep predators from sensing weakness.

However, it also means that even diligent pet owners can miss the signs that something is amiss. Metacam* offers the above information regarding pain levels in cats to help us monitor our feline friends and detect signs of discomfort or pain.

*From Metacam "Faces of Acute Pain, copyright Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica 2010.

-Alanna

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